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I just finished reading One Square Mile of Hell: The Battle for Tarawa. This was one of the best accounts of the battle I have read from the ground level. John Wukovits dramatically and effectively w…
Replied Aug 20
Since I am playing SPI's Pea Ridge, I thought I would read Pea Ridge by William Shea. A very good riveting account of the why's of the battle, as well as the how's. I really never knew much about thi…
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Hey Jim; That is one of my favorite books. Read it the first time in High School, and then heard Chandler speak a few times at West Point. Yeah, it's long, but you won't put it down.
Replied May 18
I really like to see other people’s stuff. It just looks cool to see someone’s games on their shelf, or how they have organized their counters, or…whatever. So here are some pictures of my stuff and how I organize one of the coolest and best games ever created.
Posted on July 10, 2010 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments
Turn 5 saw the last units from the LC's disembark. The Marines were able to finally root out the last squad from the remaining buildings, and technically have won the scenario by the end of turn 5. However, the hill at the back of the island still has a large group of dug-in Japanese defenders. The one hold-out in the Japanese bunker has decided to move back through the jungle to positions on the hill with its MMG. The death toll so far has been tremendous. The Marines have lost 8 squads (33%
… ContinuePosted on April 24, 2010 at 4:48pm — 2 Comments
The Marines have now consolidated on the tip of the island, and are pressing forward to clear and occupy the buildings on the island. On turn 4, there is one building left to clear, but a combined effort roots the Japanese squad from the building. The Japanese small arms and MG fire still takes its toll on the Marines. Next turn the remaining Marines in the landing craft will disembark and aid in the occupation efforts. The photo below is the situation at the end of turn 4.
Posted on April 24, 2010 at 4:30pm —
Well, as in war and war games, the tide can turn in a second. The Marines were able to withstand some withering fire from the Japanese entrenched machineguns and small arms fire. They were able to establish a beachead with a couple of worn-down platoons. One squad threw a satchel charge and took out a couple of Japanese squads, while leader-directed MG fire did some damage on some of the forward defenders. More landings will occur on turns 4 and possibly 5. The Marines may be able to secure t
… ContinuePosted on April 24, 2010 at 2:34pm —
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